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cynic

Definition

noun: a person who has negative opinions about other people and about the things people do
noun: an adherent of an ancient Greek school of philosophers who held the view that virtue is the only good and that its essence lies in self-control and independence
synonyms: snarling, captious, currish

Examples

A 'cynic' might think that the governor visited the hospital just to gain votes.
He's too much of a 'cynic' to see the benefits of marriage.
Reporters who cover politics often become 'cynics'.

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(..) All step back I'm 'bout to dance The greenback boogie "It touches some idealistic core of your being "where even the greatest cynic has not given up hope. "That's why we listen to music. " Oh, that's beautiful, Louis. (..)
2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11